Hall of Fame

Jessica Simpso

Jessica Simpson

  • Class
    2012
  • Induction
    2017
  • Sport(s)
    Softball

One of the most decorated players in Miami softball history, Simpson finished her career owning MAC career records in wins (102), innings pitched (1048.2) and shutouts (46) while ranking second in complete games and strikeouts. She was a two-time All-Region selection, earning first-team recognition in 2012. A four-time All-MAC honoree, notching first-team accolades her final two seasons, Simpson was twice tabbed MAC Pitcher of the Year, earning the honors in 2012 and 2011 while also being named Miami Female Athlete of the Year those same seasons.

She re-wrote the record books at Miami, owning the career and single-season records for wins, appearances, games started, complete games, innings pitched, shutouts and strikeouts, while also owning the record for career win percentage. She also owns MAC single-season records in appearances and wins. She led Miami to MAC Tournament titles and NCAA Tournament berths in 2009 and 2012 and was named MAC Tournament MVP during each of those tournaments. In her final season, Simpson spearheaded Miami to a school-record 41 wins that included an NCAA Tournament opening-round win at Tennessee, and its best winning percentage (.672).
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